Jul 16, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Ronald Torreyes (74) throws to first for an out against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
When you think of the Philadelphia Phillies, you probably don’t think of Ronald Torreyes right away.
Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Rhys Hoskins, Andrew McCutchen, probably. Vince Velasquez or one of the many mediocre bullpen guys if you’re angry. But Torreyes, or ‘Toe,’ as he’s affectionately known, probably doesn’t spring to mind first.
And yet despite not being one of the big-name superstars on the Phils, Torreyes has been crucial to his team’s success, and they depend on him immensely.